When a patient dies in the hospital, the family or the treating physician may request an autopsy; however, American Forensics understands that you cannot always provide this service within your facility.

At American Forensics, we are committed to serving Justices of the Peace in in The State of Texas. Our forensic pathologists have provided professional services to to Justices in over 30 Texas counties.

One of the highest priorities at American Forensics is to assist in expediting law enforcement in the investigative process. We offer a variety of services to agencies at little to no cost.

American Forensics Services

Trusted by families, attorneys, hospitals, Federal, State and County Government agencies for over 10 years.

DNA Analysis

Examining the specific needs of each case.

Transportation Services

Offering transportation to our accredited facility.

Gun Shot Residue

Offering a variety of services to law enforcement.

Veterinary Forensics

Services & consulting on cases involving animals.

Odontology Forensics

Analysis & examination of dental evidence.

Entomology Forensics

The study of insects is used to help answer many questions.

Toxicology Forensics

Forensic science, laboratory and clinical medicine.

Anthropology Forensics

Study of humans & their culture.

Forensic Ink Chemistry

Ink chemistry, handwriting analysis, document examination.

Disaster Planning

Disaster recovery plans.

Firearms Examination

Forensic ballistics & firearm examination.

Forensic Engineering

Investigating the malfunction of a structure or component.

Our Associations

Our physicians are leaders in good standing with recognized national Pathology and Forensic Organizations.

NAME is the premier professional organization for medical examiners, forensic pathologists, and medicolegal affiliates and administrators. NAME's vision is accomplished through leadership, education, collaboration, advocacy, outreach, publication, and research.

NAME

National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME)

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is the world’s largest professional membership organization for pathologists and laboratory professionals. ASCP's mission is to provide excellence in education, certification and advocacy on behalf of patients, pathologists and laboratory professionals across the globe.

ASCP

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

The American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) is a voluntary national, not-for-profit, independent professional certification board that has been established to promote the highest standards of practice for medicolegal death investigators.

ABMDI

American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI)

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences is a multi-disciplinary professional organization that provides leadership to advance science and its application to the legal system. The objectives of the Academy are to promote professionalism, integrity, competency, education, foster research, improve practice, and encourage collaboration in the forensic sciences.

CAP

College of American Pathologists

The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) is dedicated to creating a better pathologist. It accomplishes this through its mission to provide the ultimate in continuing medical education and translational research to improve practices and patient outcomes globally.

USCAP

United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP)

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences is a multi-disciplinary professional organization that provides leadership to advance science and its application to the legal system. The objectives of the Academy are to promote professionalism, integrity, competency, education, foster research, improve practice, and encourage collaboration in the forensic sciences.